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Anchorage, AK vs Tulare, CA

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Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

Tulare is a terrible place to raise a family, that is why i did everything i could to get my newborn out of there!!!!! There is not only ZERO culture but there is an  More

Great school! Caring involved teachers and principle. Our granddaughter was new there this year and the staff and some of the other students helped to make her feel  More

Tulare, California is a very stable place to live. It is a perfect place to raise a family. It is a very small and friendly town. Cows and agriculture is our specialty.  More